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SATURDAY JULY 18th 2026

Roger Wheeler State Beach - Narragansett, RI                                                            

Waterman Eco-Challenge + Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K!

This day is all about supporting The Summer Safe Ocean State initiative in Rhode Island!  We are all coming together to raise awareness & funding toward Water Safety/Drowning Prevention, Cancer Prevention/Cardiac Health & Protecting Rhode Island's Coastal Environment.  

Race Events:

• 5K Run or Walk

• 10K Run

• 400 Meter Kids Swim

• 1 Mile or 5K Swim

• 3 Mile or 6 Mile Paddle

• Eco-Challenger (5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle)

• Ultimate Challenger (10K Run, 5K Mile Swim, 6 Mile Paddle)

*Parking Is Charged By Car Weekend Rate:  RI Resident $7.00, Non RI Resident $14

Swim Division Scoring Brackets:

5K Swim: 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

1-Mile Swim: 9-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

400-Meter Swim: 12 & under

Cumulative Time Relay Age Groups (sum of the swimmers’ ages):

5K swim: 33-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+
1-mile swim: 27-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+
400-meter swim: 36 & under

Detailed Ocean Swim Meet Announcement PDF:

Link To Come w/ Sanction

Registration Key Dates:

Early Registration Opens February 15th
Early Registration Discount Ends April 15th
Full Price Registration Begins April 16th

July 18th Tentative Event Schedule:

Parking & 5K/10K Road Race Check-In /Time Chip Pick Up - 6:30am

Road Race Registration Closes - 7:00am

Road Race Race Starts - 7:30am

Swim & Paddle Check In / Time Chip Pick Up Opens - 7:00am

Swim Individual Entries Closes - 8:00am

Swim Check-In & Relay Entries Closes -  8:30am

Mandatory Swimmer Briefing - 8:40am

Swim Races Start 9:00am

Paddle Registration Closes 11:00am

Paddle Races Start 11:30am

Swim Awards 11:45 am

Public Event Area Closes 3pm